Curing Sickle Cell Before Life Begins

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Aug 13, 202600:30:56Business

Sickle cell disease is caused by a single mutation in the beta-globin gene that leads to painful crises, anemia, and organ damage. Despite advances in treatment, it remains a devastating and often overlooked global healt...

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